Employment law advice shaped by commercial objectives, operational realities and business priorities.
Precise, rigorous and consistent employment law advice.
Clear legal analysis focused on helping management make informed and defensible decisions.
Strong local capability with coordinated cross-border support.
Trusted by companies through periods of growth, change and complexity.
We respond quickly because we understand that employment issues rarely allow the luxury of time.
Our practice is built around advising international companies, with a strong understanding of the expectations, communication styles and operational realities of cross-border business environments.
As founding members of L&E Global, a leading international alliance in cross-border employment law, we work in coordination with top firms across jurisdictions to provide consistent, business-focused advice wherever our clients operate.
Artificial intelligence, automation and new ways of working are reshaping organisations at unprecedented speed. We help employers make informed workforce decisions, balancing innovation, legal certainty and business objectives.
Technical employment law advice grounded in precision and consistency.
Advice designed to work in real business environments.
We work closely with management and HR to build clear, coherent internal frameworks.
We incorporate legal change, case law, AI and digitalisation into our day-to-day approach.
Through Arkos People & Business and ILLAY Legal, we provide integrated support across employment law, talent, mobility, tax and workforce operations, delivering coordinated solutions for national and international companies.
Employment lawyers combining technical excellence, commercial judgement and international experience
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Javier Suárez is Founding Partner of Suárez de Vivero and an essential figure in the firm’s history.
In 1975, he founded Bufete de Servicios Profesionales SPB, the origin of an employment law practice built on legal rigour, negotiation and a deep understanding of labour relations.
Throughout his career, he developed recognised experience in collective bargaining, mediation and arbitration, and authored several legal publications.
His legacy remains part of the firm’s identity and its approach to employment law.
Iván Suárez advises companies, executives and Human Resources departments on complex employment matters with legal, organisational and reputational impact.
His practice covers labour litigation, senior management, corporate restructuring, collective bargaining and the design of strategy for national and international clients.
He works on decisions requiring legal precision, a business-oriented assessment of risk and the ability to define a clear position in highly sensitive contexts.
With more than 20 years of experience, he leads matters where employment advice must be technically sound, strategically coherent and applicable to the reality of the company.
Recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and Best Lawyers.
Pilar Albert advises companies on employment law, litigation and collective bargaining, with a career developed both in leading law firms and in senior corporate roles.
Her practice combines legal judgement, Human Resources experience and a direct understanding of how employment decisions are made and implemented within companies.
She works on matters requiring conflict anticipation, solid negotiation positions and the defence of employment decisions with organisational impact.
Recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.
Marc Pairó advises companies, professionals and international clients on immigration, international mobility and Spanish nationality matters.
His practice focuses on immigration processes linked to international hiring, corporate relocation, residence, establishment in Spain and mobility planning.
He works on matters requiring legal precision, documentary coordination and a clear understanding of each client’s personal, business and international context.
His approach combines planning, procedural clarity and the ability to anticipate the requirements that may affect a mobility or establishment decision in Spain.
Núria Zaragoza advises companies on employment law, labour relations and corporate governance, with more than 20 years of experience in law firms, multinational companies and strategic consulting.
Her practice combines senior employment law advice, collective bargaining, litigation, restructuring, labour due diligence and the design of people policies and compensation systems.
She has held senior roles in labour relations and consulting, working on matters requiring legal judgement, organisational insight and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
She brings a perspective particularly focused on senior management, business decision-making and the professionalisation of internal structures.
David García advises companies on employment law and Social Security matters, with a particular focus on labour relations, collective bargaining, corporate restructuring and employment litigation.
His career combines legal advisory work in professional firms with in-house experience in labour relations.
He works on matters requiring technical judgement, negotiation skills and a precise understanding of how employment decisions affect the organisation.
Since joining Suárez de Vivero as Partner in 2021, he has advised on processes where legal strategy must be capable of being negotiated, documented and implemented effectively.
Pau Otero is a Senior Associate in the employment law team at Suárez de Vivero. He advises companies on employment law, labour relations and Social Security, with a particular focus on technical analysis, training and collective bargaining.
His role within the firm is centred on providing rigorous legal analysis, preparing well-founded employment positions and supporting negotiation and decision-making processes where precision is essential.
His practice combines specialised legal knowledge with a clear understanding of how labour relations operate within organisations, particularly in matters involving collective agreements, Social Security and internal employment criteria.
He also lectures in Social Security at the University of Barcelona and has contributed to specialised employment law publications.
Georgina García focuses her practice on employment litigation, court proceedings and collective bargaining with employee representatives.
She advises national and international companies on employment matters requiring procedural preparation, rigorous factual analysis and the construction of a solid legal position.
She works on employment disputes, dismissals, conciliation hearings, Labour Inspectorate matters and negotiation processes where documentation, strategy and risk control are decisive.
Before joining Suárez de Vivero in 2025, she developed her career in leading employment law firms.
Adrien Azam works in employment law and Social Security, with particular attention to client strategy, contract law and employment matters with an international dimension.
He advises companies on the structuring of employment and contractual relationships, internal policies, international mobility, remote work and reorganisation processes.
His experience in Barcelona and Paris allows him to approach employment matters with a comparative perspective and a strategic assessment of risk.
He works on matters requiring legal judgement, precise coordination and the ability to translate complex business needs into workable contractual and employment solutions.
Óscar Collin focuses his practice on employment law and Social Security, with particular attention to employment compliance, prevention of regulatory risks and the design of legally sound Human Resources frameworks.
He advises companies on the review of employment policies, internal procedures, decision-making criteria and organisational schemes that must be legally robust and workable in practice.
He works on matters requiring structure, risk anticipation and the reduction of legal exposure before conflict arises.
He has specialised training in employment law and Social Security.
Darío Cerisole advises professionals, companies and international clients on immigration, visas, residence and international mobility in Spain.
His practice focuses on immigration processes linked to business immigration, residence permits, visas for international professionals and relocation planning to Spain.
As a lawyer admitted to the Barcelona Bar Association, he works on matters requiring legal precision, procedural clarity and a practical understanding of each client’s personal and business needs.
His experience at ILLAY Legal allows him to bring a perspective particularly focused on the management of immigration processes for international clients.
Claudia Rivas works in international mobility and immigration law, advising companies and individuals on residence and work procedures in Spain.
Her practice focuses particularly on authorisations for highly qualified professionals, international remote workers, digital nomads and other procedures linked to international mobility.
She supports national and international clients in the planning and management of their immigration processes, defining the most appropriate legal strategy for each case.
Her approach combines clarity, documentary precision and close follow-up to ensure each procedure moves forward with certainty and structure.
Naual Assaghir works in international mobility and corporate immigration, advising individuals, foreign companies, executives, employees and their families on residence and work procedures in Spain.
Her practice focuses on the management and coordination of immigration procedures, international relocations and processes linked to the establishment of companies in Spain.
She works on matters where immigration, company incorporation, subsidiaries, branches or representative offices must be coordinated with judgement and precision.
She works closely with the corporate, tax and accounting teams to help each project develop in Spain with clarity, certainty and efficiency.
Sílvia Masmitjà works in the litigation department, with particular focus on civil, criminal and family law.
She advises and represents clients in proceedings requiring rigorous legal analysis, procedural strategy and a clear defence of their rights and interests.
Her experience includes civil, family and criminal matters, violence against women, domestic violence, minors, mediation and legal guidance.
She works on matters where conflict prevention, case preparation and the defence of infringed rights are decisive.
Member of the Sant Feliu de Llobregat Bar Association, no. 2114.
Paula Costa focuses her practice on civil law, with particular attention to family law, real estate law and contract law.
She advises individuals and companies on matters involving contracts, leases, purchase agreements, business transfers and civil proceedings requiring legal clarity, rigorous analysis and structured case management.
She also has experience in immigration law, which allows her to approach matters with an administrative and international dimension.
Her Double Degree in Law and Business Administration provides her with a legal and business perspective focused on practical and well-structured solutions.
Irene Rivera advises individuals and companies on tax matters, with particular attention to tax planning, corporate restructuring and tax compliance.
Her practice focuses on personal and corporate taxation, wealth taxation, transactions with tax implications, international mobility and non-resident taxation.
She works on matters requiring a clear analysis of the tax impact of personal, business or wealth-related decisions, bringing technical rigour, clarity and a practical understanding of tax risk.
Her approach is based on helping clients understand the tax consequences of each decision and act with judgement, foresight and certainty.
Georgy Oganesyan advises national and international companies on corporate and commercial law matters.
His practice focuses on company incorporation and restructuring, share purchase transactions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, foreign investment and the negotiation of complex agreements.
He also has experience in commercial and civil litigation, which allows him to assess contractual and corporate risks from a preventive and strategic perspective.
He works on matters requiring a clear understanding of the client’s business, risk anticipation and legally sound, agile and practical solutions.
Carlota Fernández advises national and international companies on corporate and commercial law matters.
Her practice focuses on company incorporation and restructuring, share purchase transactions, commercial contracts, foreign investment and contractual negotiation.
She supports clients in the design and execution of corporate transactions, bringing legal structure, documentary clarity and a practical understanding of each project’s needs.
She works on matters requiring coordination, precision and the ability to translate business objectives into clear and workable legal solutions.
Sergio López is a Payroll Specialist at Suárez de Vivero, with experience in managing the full payroll cycle and labour administration for large client portfolios.
His work focuses on payroll preparation, incident resolution, coordination of recurring labour processes and the use of HRIS systems applied to Human Resources management.
He brings an operational and precise perspective to matters requiring structure, reliability and responsiveness in day-to-day people management.
His profile combines technical payroll knowledge, clear communication and the ability to work with teams and employees at different levels of the organisation.
Paula Torres is a Payroll Specialist with experience in managing the full payroll cycle and labour administration for companies across different sectors.
Her work focuses on payroll preparation and review, employment contracts, registrations, terminations and changes with Social Security, labour incidents and Social Security contribution settlements.
She works on processes requiring technical precision, control of labour obligations and correct application of current regulations.
She brings a clear, efficient and compliance-focused approach, helping companies keep their labour processes structured and properly coordinated.
Judith Sevilla is a Payroll Specialist with experience in labour management, personnel administration and operational support for companies across different sectors.
Her work focuses on full payroll management, Social Security contributions, employment contracts, registrations and terminations with Social Security, and compliance with labour and tax obligations related to personnel.
She brings a practical and structured approach to processes requiring precision, deadline control and proper coordination between the company, employees and public authorities.
Her approach combines clarity, efficiency and attention to detail to ensure reliable labour administration aligned with each organisation’s needs.
Camila González is part of the employment law team at Suárez de Vivero, providing support in legal analysis, document preparation and client communication for national and international matters.
Her profile combines legal training, analytical skills and clear communication, particularly in matters requiring structure, precision and close follow-up.
A Law graduate currently completing the Master’s Degree for Admission to the Bar, she brings a rigorous and client-oriented approach to the firm’s employment law work.
Her command of Spanish, German, Catalan and English allows her to work fluently in international environments.
Marta Jané provides legal support in matter coordination, file management and procedural follow-up.
Her profile combines a background in Criminology and Public Prevention Policies with ongoing Law studies, bringing an analytical perspective focused on risk prevention.
She has experience in drafting and reviewing court documents, coordinating with court representatives and supporting the preparation of legal documentation.
She works on tasks requiring structure, precision and rigorous follow-up to provide certainty at each stage of the process.
María Jiménez has more than twenty years of experience as a paralegal in law firms and large companies.
Her work focuses on the coordination and management of legal matters, document preparation and review, deadline control and procedural follow-up before public authorities, registries and notaries.
She specialises in technical and organisational support across legal, corporate, commercial, procedural and employment matters, bringing a practical understanding of how legal and administrative processes operate.
Her work contributes to the efficiency of the legal team, ensuring structure, documentary rigour and clear communication with clients, collaborators and external professionals.
Carelys Sosa leads the marketing, branding and digital communication strategy of Suárez de Vivero, ILLAY Legal and Arkos People & Business.
Her work focuses on building consistent positioning across the group’s different business lines, strengthening visibility, reputation and client acquisition.
She coordinates branding projects, digital campaigns, external agencies, suppliers and communication initiatives aligned with the firm’s growth objectives.
She works closely with the partners to translate complex legal and business services into clear, strategic and client-focused communication.
Cristina Reig provides administrative support in document management, agenda coordination, client service and the organisation of internal processes.
Her work contributes to the smooth operation of the teams, supporting communications, meetings, suppliers and day-to-day administrative tasks.
She has experience in business environments where attention to detail, responsiveness and organisation are essential to ensure efficient management.
She brings a practical, proactive and approachable perspective, focused on supporting teams and improving internal coordination.
